[video]

[trashbot]

[A video feed pops on to a very robotic looking face. Not the same kind of robotic as the natives, but still very not human. Tailgate gives the camera a wave.]

Hey everyone! I realized the other day that this is the first time I've ever lived on my own. It was kind of fun at first, but now that the novelty has worn off, it's actually pretty boring. So I was wondering if anyone wanted to be roommates?

I'm sure a lot of you are thinking "but I've already settled in to the place I found", but I have a list of qualifications that might change your mind.

[He holds up a fingers for each point he makes.]

Firstly, I will never eat your food. Because I literally can't. Second, I won't hog the bathroom. I'm not even sure what it's used for, but I've heard you organics value your time in there.

If just that isn't enough to change your mind, I can also reach high places because I'm very tall. Fourth, I can turn into a car. If you ever need something, I can go get it way faster than you could by just walking. And fifth, I love movies, so we could have lots of movie nights! If... they have movies here. I haven't actually checked come to think of it...

[He pauses for a moment.]

I probably should have started with this but my name's Tailgate, by the way. I don't mind moving in somewhere, but if you want to move in where I'm living now, we, uh, might need new furniture.

[It's not his fault that the sofa and chairs in the living area were not made for the weight of a Cybertronian.]

Anyways, if you're interested in being roommates, let me know!


((OOC: Obviously not everyone can have Tailgate for a roommate as much as they want to, so let me know if you do really want to move in with this disaster. Pretty sure Natasha is going to be one roommate, so that leaves three open slots.))

Comments

( video )

[heron]

[ another robot, albeit different from the others. ]

What is a movie?

[trashbot]

Oh man, movies are great! It's like... they take a story like a book has, and then film people acting out the story. So instead of reading, you can just watch it whenever you want. If they have movies here, I'll take you to one so you can see what they are.

[Sorry Reyson, even if you don't want to live together, not having seen a movie before is a crime that Tailgate cannot let continue.]

... You do know what a book is, right? I'm not sure how else to explain it if you don't.

[heron]

I know what books are.

So there are sounds and voices in this story?

[trashbot]

Phew, that's good.

Yeah, there's sound, voices, and it's all moving pictures. They try to make it look as much like real life as possible. And there's all different kinds - action, romance, comedy, even just movies to learn about new things. So there's something for everyone to enjoy!

[heron]

[ hmm. interesting. ]

What would you recommend?

video

[begguiling]

[Somehow, Magolor has thus far missed Tailgate around, which seems like a real feat considering what he's seeing on the camera right now. Seriously. After dallying about it for a while, in the end he can't help but look into this. Not for a roommate, but because he's very very curious.]

Sorry, our place is full up!

[Technically untrue, but true in spirit, because like hell he's sharing with more than one roommate.]

But I have to admit you make a case for yourself. You're really not even one percent organic?

[trashbot]

Darn. I'm glad you think I made a good case at least.

[He's seen a lot of organic, alien life, but nothing like Megolor. So he's a bit curious as well.]

Nope! Cybertronians like myself are 100% mechanical, sentient lifeforms. What about you? Most of the organics here look like humans, but I've never seen anyone like you before.

[begguiling]

100% organic! I thought we all were, considering the deal here. That's why I had to get a little nosy with you. You're the first person I've seen who's as mechanical as the natives.

[trashbot]

Huh. Does your species have a name? I guess I should ask your name too, that's kind of rude of me otherwise. What's your name?

Yeah, it's weird to me too. From what I've gathered, they weren't born mechanical though. I think? Like they made themselves mechanical bodies. Maybe it's different since I started out that way?

[necromanswers]

You make a pretty good sell, dude. My house is full, or I'd be tempted.

What's a car, anyway?

[trashbot]

Well, I'm glad you liked the sales pitch at least. I thought it was pretty good too.

Oh, it's a type of vehicle. Like... did you see the carts they had us moving? Kind of like that, but motorized. I'll show you!

[He fiddles with the tablet to prop it up, stepping back and transforming into a small white and blue car. He wiggles his wheels, rolling back and forth a bit.]

See? This is a car.

[necromanswers]

Whaaaaat?

[She's leaning in to the camera immediately, eyes wide.]

That's pretty sick shit! You don't mind driving people around like that?

[trashbot]

I'm assuming sick shit is a good thing?

[The tone of her voice says impressed, but he has no idea what the phrase means.]

Yeah, I don't mind! As long as you don't mind sitting on my roof and just holding on. I kind of shrunk when I got here.

[twistedempathy]

[Maybe someone should clue poor Tailgate in on the mysterious secrets of human behavior, like why they like bathrooms so much. How to do that in a way he'd Get It, though? At least he has the advantage of knowing both what bathrooms and what cars are.]

Bathrooms for us might be like a car wash is for you! A place to get cleaned up and do some maintenance. I can't really speak for other species here, but humans need to handle that a few times a day.

[trashbot]

Ohhhh...

[That at least makes the shower make sense. It had knobs and looked like something might spray out of the top. Though he's not sure how the toilet fits into the equation.]

Wow, you guys have to deal with that multiple times a day? That sounds like a pain.

[twistedempathy]

It can be a pain sometimes! We need a lot more maintenance than you probably do to stay healthy.

It's not all bad either, though! Sometimes it can be nice and relaxing; soaking in a hot bath can be a good way to help if you're stressed out or sore.

[trashbot]

A bath? I heard about the oil baths on Cybertron back before the war, but I didn't know humans did stuff like that too.

[Video]

[kingkingcxiii]

[Since Will has the bathrooms covered, Regis just gives Tailgate a polite wave.]

How are things going, friend? I would invite you to stay with me and mine, but My Cor would put you through the kind of background check I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy before he let you stay with us.

[He's just a little over-protective of his king.]

You are most welcome to visit whenever you would like, though.

[trashbot]

Hey! It's going pretty well, I can't complain. Finally got the replicator working without blowing anything up. How are you? I take it Cor is a friend of yours?

[Just ignore that first part. It's probably a joke. Anyways, Cor sounds a bit like Ultra Magnus. Or Red Alert.]

I'd like that, you'll have to let me know where your place is. If I can't find any roommates, do you think I could host a movie night at your place? Or would that freak out your Cor too much?

[kingkingcxiii]

[Regis raises an eyebrow at Tailgate, but for the moment, doesn't mention the replicator comment. Now, if he starts hearing robots asking for assistance in rebuilding a bunch of townhouses, they may need to have a chat.]

Indeed he is. He's one of the few people I trust as much as I trust my Shield.

[He nods then, making a note for after the video ends.]

I'll text the address to you so you can save it, and don't worry about Cor. Once he gets to know you, he won't give you any trouble. You are quite welcome to host movie nights here even if you do find roommates. It sounds like a great way to spend the evening.

[Cor might actually approve of him doing something so relaxing and fun once and a while. Being a king hasn't really left him time to enjoy such things.]

[trashbot]

[Naw, it was just his own kitchen that got a little scorched. Thankfully, putting out literal and figurative fires on the Lost Light is something he got used to.]

Awesome. It's my favorite way to spend an evening! Parties, drinks, and dancing are all fun, but I think movie night is better. I might need some help with figuring out what snacks would be good for humans and other organics though. I don't really know a lot about what you guys eat.

[video];

[morethanthis]

[ Natasha smirks at him. ]

Did you break it all already? You should know that one of my mottos is we are better together.

[trashbot]

Not all of it!

[His tone very clearly gives away his pouting.]

Just a chair or two... and the sofa. I didn't realize they weren't built to hold someone who weighs as much as I do.

[morethanthis]

[ Natasha raises an eyebrow at the tone and he gets a smirk. ]

Do you need a hug?

We need to find out if we can re-enforce the furniture or get a robot size set.

[trashbot]

I don't need one, but I also wouldn't say no to one.

You wouldn't mind helping me with that? It would be kind of lame to host a movie night here with no where for anyone to sit.